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How to get fromKirkwall to Gills Bayby ferry, unknown, or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Kirkwall to Gills Bay by ferry, unknown, or bus

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  1. Ferry, travel

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    1. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    2. Walk from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Gills Bayunknown unknown
    3h 25m

  2. Bus, ferry, travel

    1. Take the bus from Travel Centre to Travel Centrebus bus X1 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl1
    3. Walk from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Gills Bayunknown unknown
    3h 30m

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  • Distance: 54.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 25m

What companies run services between Kirkwall, Scotland and Gills Bay, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Kirkwall to Gills Bay. However, you can take the bus to Travel Centre, walk to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Scrabster Ferry Terminal, then travel to Gills Bay. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Travel Centre to Gills Bay via Travel Centre, Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, and Scrabster Ferry Terminal in around 3h 30m.

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